Leadership is not symbolic — it is absolute
Power within the Pack is governed by strength, lineage and collective trust.
The Pack is ruled by an Alpha Leader.
Only an alpha-born child of the current leader may formally inherit the position.
Omegas and betas may theoretically become Leader, but such cases are rare. Any alpha retains the right to challenge them for leadership through combat and claim the title by victory.
If the Leader has no alpha heir, authority temporarily transfers to the Right Hand until a duel or formal selection process occurs.
In such cases, the Pack selects several candidates. A general vote determines the preferred successor.
However, the result of any vote may be challenged at any time through combat.
Strength ultimately overrides consensus.
Any full member of the Pack has the right to challenge the Leader.
Children and adolescents are forbidden from issuing challenges.
A challenge, once declared, cannot be withdrawn.
The duel always continues until death.
Killing in a sanctioned duel is socially accepted, as both parties understand the outcome: victory or death.